How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Midway, GA?
The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1 miles (1.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walker County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Stephenson Drive
43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive
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Turn right onto Forrest Road
656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Highway
151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lafayette Road
Continue on Lafayette Road
0.94 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Midway?
The road trip is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) and usually takes 00h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.6 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 0.6 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1 miles (1.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.16 one way or $0.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Midway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Midway. Straight-line distance: 0.99 mi (1.59 km).
#1 Fort Oglethorpe
City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 34.9489600, -85.2569000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,015 |
| Coordinates | 34.9631300, -85.2594000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-85.2594, 34.96313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.16 | $0.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.18 | $0.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.22 | $0.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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